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Congo, kingdom of the

(Encyclopedia)Congo, kingdom of the: see Kongo, kingdom of. ...

duplication of the cube

(Encyclopedia)duplication of the cube: see geometric problems of antiquity. ...

Consumers' League, National

(Encyclopedia)Consumers' League, National, organization designed to promote better conditions among workers by encouraging the purchase of articles made and sold under improved working conditions. The movement star...

Carlsbad Caverns National Park

(Encyclopedia)Carlsbad Caverns National Park, 46,766 acres (18,940 hectares), SE N.Mex., in the Guadalupe Mts.; designated a national park in 1930. These connecting limestone caves, with remarkable stalactite and s...

Virgin Islands National Park

(Encyclopedia)Virgin Islands National Park, 14,689 acres (5,949 hectares), St. John, Virgin Islands; est. 1956. The park, with beaches, coves, and headlands, is rich in tropical-plant, animal, and marine life. Bord...

Guadalupe Mountains National Park

(Encyclopedia)Guadalupe Mountains National Park gwäˈdəlo͞op [key], 86,416 acres (34,998 hectares), W Tex. Located in the Guadalupe Mts., the park contains parts of the world's largest and most significant Permi...

obliquity of the ecliptic

(Encyclopedia)obliquity of the ecliptic: see inclination. ...

Maccabees, Feast of the

(Encyclopedia)Maccabees, Feast of the: see Hanukkah. ...

Church of the Brethren

(Encyclopedia)Church of the Brethren: see Brethren. ...

cock of the plains

(Encyclopedia)cock of the plains: see grouse.